George D. Widener, Jr.
1889–1971 (age 82)
Biography
George D. Widener, Jr., born in 1889 into a family noted for philanthropy, honored that heritage through patronage of the arts and a devotion to civic institutions, whether supporting museums or advancing thoroughbred racing with integrity.
He died in 1971 and was laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery, where his legacy of generosity and taste continues to grace the public places he held dear.